The Serve

Tennis Serve- Simple Overview - 5 Simple Steps

New to tennis start here! 5 steps basic steps/checkpoints to a competitive serve

Tennis Serve- Detailed Overview

V / JV players Start here - comprehensive overview of all the serve checkpoints. If you are only going to watch one video watch this one. Although it is a bit long, it teaches you a great overview of serve mechanics.


2nd Serve - Simple Overview

V / JV players Start here - This is a good overview on how to hit a second serve. More detailed videos about the slice and kick serve are seen below- concepts 7 & 8

Deep Dive into individual Serve Concepts

#1 - Continental Grip

This is the starting point for a effective serve! 100% of professionals use this grip!


#2 Serve Stance: Platform vs Pinpoint

My recommendation is to start with platform stance first!

#3 The Toss

Do not underestimate how important this topic is! It is worth watching 2 videos!

Bad toss = Bad Serve!

#4 - Trophy Position

The most important concept to master to develop and advanced serve.

The Challenge: Demonstrate the following for a candy bar!

  • Trophy Pose

  • 1/2 swing

  • 3/4 swing

  • Continuous Swing

# 5 - Racquet Drop

  • The trophy pose and racquet drop are the two best indicators of a good serve!

#6 - Pronation

  • *Advanced Concept - once trophy pose and racquet drop are mastered, focus on serve pronation to take your serve to the next level.



#7 - kick Serve

  • These two videos are introductions to the kick serve! Advanced players should look at having a kick serve as a reliable effective second serve!

#8 - Slice Serve

  • *Intermediate concept - many players can pick this up once they master concepts 1-5